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16 Jul 2025

Blackstone's $25B Investment in Pennsylvania: Powering the AI Revolution with Data Centers and Energy Infrastructure

Blackstone announces a massive $25 billion investment in Pennsylvania for data centers and energy infrastructure, highlighting the growing demand for AI computing power and the challenges of meeting its energy needs.

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Thinking Machines Lab Raises Record $2 Billion in Seed Funding, Valued at $12 Billion

Mira Murati's AI startup Thinking Machines Lab secures a historic $2 billion seed round, reaching a $12 billion valuation. The company plans to unveil its first product soon, focusing on collaborative general intelligence.

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Liquid AI Launches LEAP: A New Platform for On-Device AI Development

Liquid AI introduces LEAP, a software development kit for integrating small language models into mobile applications, along with Apollo, an iOS app for testing these models locally. This marks a significant step towards privacy-preserving, efficient AI on consumer hardware.

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Nvidia's Strategic Moves in China: New GPUs and Export Control Navigation

Nvidia prepares to launch new GPU models for the Chinese market, navigating U.S. export controls and aiming to reclaim lost revenue.

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AI Dating Assistant App "FlirtAI" Leaks 160,000 Private Chat Screenshots, Raising Privacy Concerns

An AI-powered dating advice app called FlirtAI has exposed over 160,000 private chat screenshots due to an unsecured cloud storage bucket, potentially compromising user privacy and raising concerns about data security in AI-assisted communication tools.

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AI-Powered Solution to Combat Varroa Mite Infestation in Canadian Beehives

Researchers are developing an AI-based system to detect Varroa mites in beehives, offering a non-invasive and sustainable solution to protect Canada's crucial honey industry from devastating parasitic infestations.

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Mistral Unveils Voxtral: Open-Source AI Audio Model Challenges Industry Giants

French AI startup Mistral releases Voxtral, an open-source speech recognition model family, aiming to provide affordable and accurate audio processing solutions for businesses while competing with established proprietary systems.

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DOGE Staffer Leaks xAI's Private API Key, Raising Concerns Over Government Data Security

A Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee accidentally exposed a private API key for xAI's language models, including Grok, on GitHub. This incident raises serious questions about data security practices in government agencies and the increasing integration of private AI technologies in public sector operations.

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The Global Robotaxi Race: Tesla Faces Stiff Competition from Chinese and American Rivals

A comprehensive look at the current state of the global robotaxi industry, focusing on the competition between Tesla, Chinese companies like BYD and Baidu, and Waymo, highlighting technological advancements, market strategies, and regulatory challenges.

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ZestyAI Launches ZORRO Discover: AI-Powered Regulatory Research Tool for Insurers

ZestyAI introduces ZORRO Discover, an AI-driven platform designed to streamline regulatory research in the insurance industry, potentially saving billions in costs and significantly reducing research time.

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Stanford Researchers Revolutionize AI Language Model Evaluation with Cost-Effective Approach

Stanford researchers introduce a new, cost-effective method for evaluating AI language models using Item Response Theory, making the process faster, fairer, and less expensive.

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Heron Secures $16M to Revolutionize Document-Heavy Work with AI Automation

Heron, an AI-powered business automation startup, raises $16 million in Series A funding to streamline document-heavy processes in financial services, with plans to expand into other industries.

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WeTransfer Backtracks on AI File Training Policy Amid User Backlash

WeTransfer, a popular file-sharing service, faced significant user backlash after updating its terms of service with language that appeared to allow AI training on user files. The company has since clarified its stance and revised its policy.

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Broadcom's Tomahawk Ultra: Revolutionizing Ethernet for AI and HPC

Broadcom introduces Tomahawk Ultra, a groundbreaking Ethernet switch designed for AI and HPC workloads, challenging the need for specialized protocols like UALink and competing with Nvidia's NVLink technology.

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Broadcom Unveils Tomahawk Ultra: A New Networking Chip to Accelerate AI Processing

Broadcom launches Tomahawk Ultra, a networking processor designed to speed up AI data processing by connecting multiple chips efficiently, challenging Nvidia's dominance in the AI hardware market.

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